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[wannabee]

Bears | Grossman admits to not being prepared for season finale

Published Thu Jan 4 11:32:00 p.m. ET 2007

(KFFL) ESPN.com reports Chicago Bears QB Rex Grossman admitted to not giving it "100 percent" while preparing for the team's season finale against the Green Bay Packers. During an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Grossman admitted to learning a valuable lesson and said, "In this league, especially at this position, you have to bring it every single week, no matter what and the situation was I felt like I was going to play about a half, and it was the last game, it was New Year's Eve -- there were so many other factors that brought my focus away from what is actually important, and that's something that I am never going to do again. There is too much I am responsible for to not give it 100 percent during the week and just the full attention. It's another lesson."

 

[Bri]

I'd ask him if that were true, when confirmed I'd fine him. That's ridiculous.

 

[lord_helmet]

What should he say ? Sorry but I suck ?

 

[PMENFAN]

That would explain the pack game, but not the 9 prior. He was hot early, then not.

Put it this way, I guarantee he scares bears fans more than any of his potential matchups.

 

[Banger]

Inexcusable. Especially a QB that's struggled as much as he has at points in the season with his team heading into the playoffs with SB aspirations.

 

[H.K.]

This is great news for Bear fans.

New Years is out of the way, problem is solved. There aren't any distractions at the Super Bowl anyway, so no worries.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

If your post had no text at all, just the word "Grossman" as the sub-title -- the answer would have still been "yes."

 

[lions327]

Inexcusable. Especially a QB that's struggled as much as he has at points in the season with his team heading into the playoffs with SB aspirations.

 

[PsychoMan]

Scares the crap out of me.

The Bears QB situation has been unbelievably confusing. After Rex sucked in the 2nd Minnesota game, Lovie finally starts giving Griese 50% of the snaps and basically tells Rex one more game like that and he'll be on the bench. Of course, Rex just had to play 3 good games after that, solidifying his starting position and making us all wait even longer wondering if Griese would do a better job. Then Rex comes into the final game completely unprepared and gets his ### kicked reminding us of his potential to suck just in time for the playoffs. Then we see what we've all been waiting for. Griese comes in the 2nd half, but ends up sucking it up too. It's probably too little too late anyway, as he likely hasn't had enough playing time to get lathered up for a real game anyway.

Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

 

[geoff8695]

Inexcusable. Especially a QB that's struggled as much as he has at points in the season with his team heading into the playoffs with SB aspirations.

What an idiotic thing for him to say! Even if what Rex says is 100% accurate, I don't think a mature NFL QB would come out and actually say to the media, "I wasn't prepared" because of New Year's Eve! The Bears are stuck with him as the starter for better or worse this post-season and I wish him great success, but he needs to grow up in a hurry, or else the Bears need to explore other options at QB in 2007.

 

[PsychoMan]

Rex has always been 'stupidly honest' ... kinda reminds me of Benson.

 

[Steelnation]

Da Bears will NOT make the Superbowl

 

[Banger]

Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

That's the best news for Bears fans though. They can probably just run the ball every play, play defense/ST's and make it to the superbowl over most of the NFC competition. If Grossman doesn't kill them with turnovers I don't see them losing.

 

[RBM]

That game needs to be erased from everybodys memory immediately.

 

[PsychoMan]

Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

That's the best news for Bears fans though. They can probably just run the ball every play, play defense/ST's and make it to the superbowl over most of the NFC competition. If Grossman doesn't kill them with turnovers I don't see them losing.

I agree that this should be their gameplan. I would love to see the Bears rush the ball at the very least 30 times ... & more of those carries going to Benson, but I'm afraid that's not going to happen.

 

[joatmon]

What's the Bear's D's excuse?

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

I will take so much pleasure in watching the Bears do another one and done playoff run.

 

[PatsWillWin]

This is great news for Bear fans.New Years is out of the way, problem is solved. There aren't any distractions at the Super Bowl anyway, so no worries.

 

[PsychoMan]

What's the Bear's D's excuse?

injuries to key starters

 

[mlball77]

It is very concerning, but I appreciate the honesty. Hopefully he truly does learn from his mistake... thats the only positive I can take away from this mess.

Luckily for us Bears fans, the NFC basically sucks. Many have written off the Bears due to Grossman's play, and such is probably warranted... if not for the aformentioned weakness of the NFC. All things considered, the Bears have as good as shot as any team in the NFC at making the SB. At 13-3 you would hope they would be the clear favorite, but no favorite exists in the NFC. Its a one big pile of mediocrity.

 

[faulkfan]

Funny how last year all the talk as how Orton couldn't be counted on to WIN a game and that the Bears just asked him not to lose it. I think the same is true of Grossman right now. So far in the last half of the season Bear fans haven't expected him to light the world on fire they are just hoping he has a double digit QB rating.

I also think that Grise's performance has to scare the crap out of the team. Sucks to think that if your crappy #1 QB stinks it up that your backup is dang near identical in his ineptitude.

Concerning the Bears "D" in the Pack game, one thought to consider is that although they did give up a lot of yards, Grossman scored two TDs for the Pack on those interceptions.

We'll just have to see what happens next weekend.

 

[The Tick]

That game needs to be erased from everybodys memory immediately.

I didn't watch it as I knew a bad game could just destroy my new years eve. As far as i'm concerned, if i didn't see it, it never happened...Happy (and probably delusional) Bears fan here!

 

[Hamstring]

That game needs to be erased from everybodys memory immediately.

I didn't watch it as I knew a bad game could just destroy my new years eve. As far as i'm concerned, if i didn't see it, it never happened...Happy (and probably delusional) Bears fan here!

Never in my life have I seen 2 extremes from one qb from game to game. His good games made them unbeatable his bad games make him the casue of every loss. Keep going with him and time to play field position football. The playoffs should have more of that anyways.

 

[simmonjm]

I will take so much pleasure in watching the Bears do another one and done playoff run.

I will do the same. As an added bonus I am going to constantly remind GridIron Assasin who has taken it upon himself to flame about the Bears in every single thread possible. Aw man its going to be sweet. Would pay money to see the look on Gridirons face when his beloved Bears lose.

 

[Hamstring]

Forget it, Bears in the NFC title game. Book it.

 

[jbird5150]

Never in my life have I seen 2 extremes from one qb from game to game. His good games made them unbeatable his bad games make him the casue of every loss.

That's exactly it. He's either a 100 rating or a goose egg. There's no middle ground with Rex. If he doesn't hand the ball to the Packers umpteen times last Sunday night, the Bears are not only in the game, but most likely win the thing. Same with the 'Fins. The Pats game would still be a toss up. Hard to figure. I think Lovie would be wise to watch Rex VERY closely the first series or two. If he even shows a glimmer of his sucky self, yank him immediately and throw in Griese. Too much on the line to hope he comes around.

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

It doesn't scare me at all.

Jerry Angelo was on the Mac, Jurko and Harry Show saying Rex's statements and preparation for the Week 17 game were UNACCEPTABLE.

Angelo basically made it sound like Lovie will get a contract extension, but unless Rex proves something in the playoffs, he'll play out his current contract, which expires after '07.

Rex is an idiot for saying what he said - even if that was the truth. Some things are better left unsaid. The meatball Bears fans will no longer want him to be a Bear.

Thank goodness Griese can come in after the first quarter and bail the Bears out in the playoffs if need be.

Rex Grossman beat the Bears last week imho - NOT the Packers.

 

[Banger]

Thank goodness Griese can come in after the first quarter and bail the Bears out in the playoffs if need be.

I couldn't tell if this was a joke or not. Greise looked like Rex ver. 2.0.

 

[seahawk 17]

Scares the crap out of me. The Bears QB situation has been unbelievably confusing. After Rex sucked in the 2nd Minnesota game, Lovie finally starts giving Griese 50% of the snaps and basically tells Rex one more game like that and he'll be on the bench. Of course, Rex just had to play 3 good games after that, solidifying his starting position and making us all wait even longer wondering if Griese would do a better job. Then Rex comes into the final game completely unprepared and gets his ### kicked reminding us of his potential to suck just in time for the playoffs. Then we see what we've all been waiting for. Griese comes in the 2nd half, but ends up sucking it up too. It's probably too little too late anyway, as he likely hasn't had enough playing time to get lathered up for a real game anyway.Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

Seahawks are licking their chops at the thought of playing the Bears. I read some things were said last game, and some of the Seahawk players didn't appreciate it to much. I have said it before I'll say it again Dallas and then the Bears....the road to the NFC Championship game couldn't be any easier.

 

[RBM]

Scares the crap out of me. The Bears QB situation has been unbelievably confusing. After Rex sucked in the 2nd Minnesota game, Lovie finally starts giving Griese 50% of the snaps and basically tells Rex one more game like that and he'll be on the bench. Of course, Rex just had to play 3 good games after that, solidifying his starting position and making us all wait even longer wondering if Griese would do a better job. Then Rex comes into the final game completely unprepared and gets his ### kicked reminding us of his potential to suck just in time for the playoffs. Then we see what we've all been waiting for. Griese comes in the 2nd half, but ends up sucking it up too. It's probably too little too late anyway, as he likely hasn't had enough playing time to get lathered up for a real game anyway.Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

Seahawks are licking their chops at the thought of playing the Bears. I read some things were said last game, and some of the Seahawk players didn't appreciate it to much. I have said it before I'll say it again Dallas and then the Bears....the road to the NFC Championship game couldn't be any easier.

 

[Banger]

Scares the crap out of me. The Bears QB situation has been unbelievably confusing. After Rex sucked in the 2nd Minnesota game, Lovie finally starts giving Griese 50% of the snaps and basically tells Rex one more game like that and he'll be on the bench. Of course, Rex just had to play 3 good games after that, solidifying his starting position and making us all wait even longer wondering if Griese would do a better job. Then Rex comes into the final game completely unprepared and gets his ### kicked reminding us of his potential to suck just in time for the playoffs. Then we see what we've all been waiting for. Griese comes in the 2nd half, but ends up sucking it up too. It's probably too little too late anyway, as he likely hasn't had enough playing time to get lathered up for a real game anyway.Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

Seahawks are licking their chops at the thought of playing the Bears. I read some things were said last game, and some of the Seahawk players didn't appreciate it to much. I have said it before I'll say it again Dallas and then the Bears....the road to the NFC Championship game couldn't be any easier.

be careful what you wish for...

 

[simmonjm]

Scares the crap out of me. The Bears QB situation has been unbelievably confusing. After Rex sucked in the 2nd Minnesota game, Lovie finally starts giving Griese 50% of the snaps and basically tells Rex one more game like that and he'll be on the bench. Of course, Rex just had to play 3 good games after that, solidifying his starting position and making us all wait even longer wondering if Griese would do a better job. Then Rex comes into the final game completely unprepared and gets his ### kicked reminding us of his potential to suck just in time for the playoffs. Then we see what we've all been waiting for. Griese comes in the 2nd half, but ends up sucking it up too. It's probably too little too late anyway, as he likely hasn't had enough playing time to get lathered up for a real game anyway.Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

Seahawks are licking their chops at the thought of playing the Bears. I read some things were said last game, and some of the Seahawk players didn't appreciate it to much. I have said it before I'll say it again Dallas and then the Bears....the road to the NFC Championship game couldn't be any easier.

You should worry about Dallas before even thinking about Chicago, plus if the Giants win it throws off your bracket.

 

[Hamstring]

Hawks fans should not be chirping about anything. Ever. Grossman has and can school the third string secondary they are throwing out there if they make it past the Boys.

 

[Sheriff66]

Grossman stinks, they will not win a SB with him....

 

[Southside Stosh]

Rex is running out of excuses for his piss poor performances. Regardless how Rex does in the playoffs, he will start next year, which I believe is a contract year for him. If he doesn't become more consistant next season I think he's out of Chitown and probably heads to the Green Bay as a FA.

 

[seahawk 17]

Hawks fans should not be chirping about anything. Ever. Grossman has and can school the third string secondary they are throwing out there if they make it past the Boys.

Grossman would still complete more passes to Seattle's secondary than his own WR's.

 

[corpcow]

Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

That's the best news for Bears fans though. They can probably just run the ball every play, play defense/ST's and make it to the superbowl over most of the NFC competition. If Grossman doesn't kill them with turnovers I don't see them losing.

Everyone was all thrilled in the beginning of the season when Grossman was putting up big games, but I still don't think that a big passing game plays to the Bears strength. With a defense that good, the last thing you want to do is take chances with the ball, have a low time of possession, and so on. With an inconsistent offense relying heavily on the passing game, you're exposing your single best asset - your defense.But that's just me. And yes, if I were a Bears fan, I would be very afraid. I never understood - and still don't - why everyone thought he was so great.

 

[Hamstring]

Hawks fans should not be chirping about anything. Ever. Grossman has and can school the third string secondary they are throwing out there if they make it past the Boys.

Grossman would still complete more passes to Seattle's secondary than his own WR's.

Doubtful. The first string had a crack a while back.

 

[Raider Nation]

Rex Grossman beat the Bears last week imho - NOT the Packers.

Is there EVER any end to your homerism?

Green Bay beat the Bears in every phase of the game. Give credit to them and move on.

 

[PsychoMan]

Rex Grossman beat the Bears last week imho - NOT the Packers.

Is there EVER any end to your homerism?

Green Bay beat the Bears in every phase of the game. Give credit to them and move on.

Bears pretty much got their butt kicked ... although Grossman was by far the worst part of it; Griese didn't do much either.

 

[Your Mom]

Hawks fans should not be chirping about anything. Ever. Grossman has and can school the third string secondary they are throwing out there if they make it past the Boys.

Grossman would still complete more passes to Seattle's secondary than his own WR's.

Seahawks fans talking trash to bear fans. Is this the same team that got swept by the 49ers? The same team that got there butts kicked by the bears? Seahawks suck, they got no chance against the bears, if they even make it there. By no means do i think the bears are a great team right now, but they are still better than the seahawks. grossman is playing for his future in these playoffs. Seahawk fans talking. Too funny.

 

[Rogi]

Bears | Grossman admits to not being prepared for season finale

Published Thu Jan 4 11:32:00 p.m. ET 2007

(KFFL) ESPN.com reports Chicago Bears QB Rex Grossman admitted to not giving it "100 percent" while preparing for the team's season finale against the Green Bay Packers. During an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Grossman admitted to learning a valuable lesson and said, "In this league, especially at this position, you have to bring it every single week, no matter what and the situation was I felt like I was going to play about a half, and it was the last game, it was New Year's Eve -- there were so many other factors that brought my focus away from what is actually important, and that's something that I am never going to do again. There is too much I am responsible for to not give it 100 percent during the week and just the full attention. It's another lesson."

I just think Grossman was naive enough to say what most of the players involved in meaningless games were feeling in Week 17.

 

[The Dude]

I don't even know that we can believe him. I think it may have been said to take the heat off him - as if everything is good because he didn;t prepare last week. How does that address the other poor performances.

And, it's not like they put in a new offense that week. I would think most guys could do better than 2-13 for 33 yard, 3 ints, and a fumble and never even look at the game plan.

 

[The Dude]

Dallas doesn't scare me as a Bear fan but Seattle does - not that they are playing well but they have the potential to go off at any time. I think the Bears win in a route in round one and then get blown out by the Saints.

Saints vs Ravens for the SB.

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Rex Grossman beat the Bears last week imho - NOT the Packers.

Is there EVER any end to your homerism?

Green Bay beat the Bears in every phase of the game. Give credit to them and move on.

:( Bears pretty much got their butt kicked ... although Grossman was by far the worst part of it; Griese didn't do much either.

The last time I checked, Grossman threw more TDs than any other QB. Unfortunately he threw them to the wrong team.Furthermore, the Bears weren't playing with all their defensive players as they rested Tillman's back and Todd Johnson's ankle.

In the playoffs, they'd better run the ball, run the ball, and run the ball some more. NOW is the time for Cedric Benson to show his stuff.

 

[redman]

That would explain the pack game, but not the 9 prior. He was hot early, then not. Put it this way, I guarantee he scares bears fans more than any of his potential matchups.

Of the 11 other QB's who are starting for the playoff teams, I can't think of a QB I'd like less to be starting for my team in this situation, especially when you consider how prone he is to making the Big Mistake. The only one even close IMHO would be Eli.

 

[PsychoMan]

In the playoffs, they'd better run the ball, run the ball, and run the ball some more. NOW is the time for Cedric Benson to show his stuff.

THAT I can certainly agree with.

 

[flapgreen]

Scares the crap out of me. The Bears QB situation has been unbelievably confusing. After Rex sucked in the 2nd Minnesota game, Lovie finally starts giving Griese 50% of the snaps and basically tells Rex one more game like that and he'll be on the bench. Of course, Rex just had to play 3 good games after that, solidifying his starting position and making us all wait even longer wondering if Griese would do a better job. Then Rex comes into the final game completely unprepared and gets his ### kicked reminding us of his potential to suck just in time for the playoffs. Then we see what we've all been waiting for. Griese comes in the 2nd half, but ends up sucking it up too. It's probably too little too late anyway, as he likely hasn't had enough playing time to get lathered up for a real game anyway.Between the lack of confidence in the QB situation, and injury riddled defense, I'm pretty scared. I don't feel a whole lot better about any other NFC team though, so if it came down to it I'd still pick the Bears over Dallas or Seattle ... Philly & NO is a much worse matchup for them IMO.

Seahawks are licking their chops at the thought of playing the Bears. I read some things were said last game, and some of the Seahawk players didn't appreciate it to much. I have said it before I'll say it again Dallas and then the Bears....the road to the NFC Championship game couldn't be any easier.

Right guy. The Seahawks are on their way.

 

[seahawk 17]

Dallas doesn't scare me as a Bear fan but Seattle does - not that they are playing well but they have the potential to go off at any time.

Finally, a smart/realistic Bear fan.

 

[MrPack]

This is great news for Bear fans.New Years is out of the way, problem is solved. There aren't any distractions at the Super Bowl anyway, so no worries.

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